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Poultry Disease Information

The National Poultry Improvement Plan was established in the early 1930's to
provide a cooperative industry, state, and federal program through which new
diagnostic technology can be effectively applied to the improvement of poultry
and poultry products throughout the country. The development of the NPIP was
initiated to eliminate Pullorum Disease caused by Salmonella pullorum which
was rampant in poultry and could cause upwards of 80% mortality in baby poultry.
The program was later extended and refined to include testing and monitoring for
Salmonella typhoid, Salmonella enteritidis, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma
synoviae, Mycoplasma meleagridis, and Avian Influenza. In addition, the NPIP
currently includes commercial poultry, turkeys, waterfowl, exhibition poultry,
backyard poultry, and game birds. The technical and management provisions of the
NPIP have been developed jointly by Industry members and State and Federal officials.
These criteria have established standards for the evaluation of poultry with
respect to freedom from NPIP diseases.

APHIS' mission is to safeguard the health of our nation's agricultural resources.
Our many animal health experts work closely with other federal agencies, states,
foreign governments, industry and professional groups, and others to enhance
international trade and cooperation while preventing the introduction of dangerous
and costly pests and diseases.

Please find your state and contact the Official State Agent for information on
becoming an NPIP participant.